AnnAnna Creative Cove

06/14/2025

Stroll downtown to watch local artists paint al fresco for our annual Paint the City event next Saturday, June 21st from 11:00-3:00pm! The play of light and shadow on urban facades offer endless inspiration for our artists to create. The sounds of the city – traffic, chatter, and the occasional street musician add to the ambiance. Check out this year's line up:

🎨 curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
Matt Allyn Chapman will be set up beside curio. working with some of his favorite materials- pen, ink, and watercolor! Ask questions and have conversations with him as he creates.

🎨 Denim Coffee
Kyle Confehr’s work is on display in the cafe. Mention “Paint the City” for 10% off your entire order when you visit during the event!

🎨 Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery
Guest artist Olivia Stoltzfus, a painter and textile designer from Lancaster, will be creating art live outside our gallery. Watch as Olivia brings her unique vision to life using the traditional technique of egg tempera. Don’t miss this opportunity to see creativity in action and connect with the local arts community!

🎨 Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio
Featured Heart Artist Stefanus Kharuxab loves watercolors! Try your hand at painting with watercolor on a small canvas! Paint an interesting scene in or outside the Friendship Heart Gallery.

Featured Heart Artist Nancy Shreiner has a piece skillfully made with colored pencil. Be inspired and draw an interesting scene in or outside the Friendship Heart Gallery with colored pencil and sketch paper! Refreshments available during the event.

🎨 Gallery On Market
Cindy Schlosser will be demonstrating and painting bowls out her back door along market alley.

🎨 Lancaster Art Vault
Resident Artist Kristin Witbeck Lee and friends will be painting plein air oils and portraits live on site. We’re also thrilled to welcome Guest Artists Suzanne Bartlett and Jane deGruchy, who will be adding vibrant touches in acrylics and watercolors. Resident Artist and photographer Bronwen Hazlett will be capturing the magic through her lens as she documents the spirit and scenes of our beautiful city.

🎨 Red Raven Art Company
Many artists will be out front of Gallery Row including Clay artist Sheri Bare creating her whimsical creatures, Jerry Brown painting the city in watercolor, Christine Mercer-Vernon painting flowers onsite in oil and Michelle Spiziri designing her creatures with clay!

🎨 This is Happiness Studio
Emily Keener will be sharing her layered painting process, with opportunities for visitors to paint alongside her and explore the techniques yourself.

06/13/2025

Today is my birthday AND Friday! But let’s talk Friday the 13th. The origins of this day were, “connected to the lunar calendar which consists of 13 moon cycles each year, with each moon cycle representing the natural menstrual cycle of the divine feminine. This association with the moon and the menstrual cycle celebrates the innate connection between women, the moon, and the mysteries of life and creation.”
As a child - my father passed away the day before my birthday and as l’ve gotten older I began to find it fitting to celebrate his life on my birthday especially when it landed on Friday the 13th.
This year, I want to remind everyone that both beginnings and ends are woven together. We must always let something go to bring something in. And that is the definition of feminine power. The willingness to step into the unknown, to let go and embrace what is to come.
As l’ve reach my mid 30s my life has taken on this period of letting go - like 50 N Queen St - and transitions. And now, it’s time to bring in something new. These transitions always bring a level of grief but they also bring joy, growth and strength. And to me that is something to be celebrated.
Here is to letting go of the old and bringing in the new - and embracing everything in between. HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH TO ALL. ✨

01/27/2025

I got MORE for sale! This time some Halloween decorations and a window displays got added. Pick before 1/30 would be preferred. DM for details.

Glass/metal frames:
$10 (8x10) - quantity 2
$15 (9x12) - quantity 3
$20 (12x16) - quantity 3

2 Artificial Moss Mats: $10 for both

15” Acrylic Shelves
80 for $90
10 for $15

Large Metal clothing racks: $40 ea
(I have 3. Bought brand new. Still have original packaging and all hardware and attachments. DM for full details)

Display ladder: $15

Plastic cups, utensils, napkins etc: all of it for $20. (DM if interested in only some of this. It’s all unused and was in storage)

White wooden crates: $10 ea OR 6 for $48($8ea) (these were bought new - total 6)

Large paper flowers- $20
(This is a box of these flowers. Great for wall decor or parties)

Miscellaneous antique frames: $5 ea
(These are rather large - I used them for the ArtWalk wall installation. DM for more info)

Stuffing: entire bag $10
(This was used as fake snow in the window display)

Plastic display stand: $5

100 piece plastic wall bars: $5

Fake holly garland: $5 (about 2’ long)

Black Halloween gauze: $5
(This is in some pieces - used for display window)

10 witches hats: $5
(Some hats were used to hang from the ceiling - so tops would need to be stitched closed)

01/25/2025

I have stuff for sale! DM if interested or have questions.
Pick up only. 50 N Queen Street.
Venmo or cash. Must be picked up before 1/30!

15” Plastics Racks
All 120 for $180 -OR- 10 for $15
(Or let me know the quantity!)
Original price $18.99 for 6
I have some hardware as well!

Newspapers all boxes for $25

Large metal clothing racks: $40 each (bought new - original $80) I have the original boxes and all the pieces and hardware. DM for more info.

Paper flowers $20

Plastic cups, plates, utensils, and napkins $25

Peg board (with hardware) $20

Multiple Rug: FREE
(These were carpet cleaned)

White painted Display ladder: $15

White wooden crates (bought new) $10 each (6 total)

Wicker trash can $10

Faux plant and wicker vase: $10

01/13/2025

Hello lovely people! I have exciting things in the works! I’m really excited for this next year. The store is closed but AnnAnna Creative Cove is still here. Stay tuned!✨

12/28/2024

Update on hours because 5am me was not quite awake. 😂 Last days hours officially! ❤️

12/28/2024

Well it’s officially here - the last days we are open. My heart is filled with joy for all the support and sadness that it’s all coming to an end for now. Come on in to say goodbye. I’ll be here.

12/23/2024

We added an extra day! We are open today Monday 12/23 from 10am - 4pm and Tuesday (12/24) 10am - 2pm! Get in that last minute shopping! I know I have my own to get done! 🎄❄️

Closed: 12/25, 12/26, 12/27
Last Days Open: sat 12/28, sun 12/29 & Tues 12/31

* Something new is coming! Stay tuned! *

12/21/2024

December 21st, Winter Solstice marks the returning of the light and signifies the shortest day and the longest night. In ancient times the day was filled with song and music to summon the light to return to the earth. This time of year marks a turning inward to reflect and learn from the year past and to plot our course in the year to come. Happy Solstice and Holidays!

Open till 8pm tonight.

12/20/2024

It’s finally snowing 🌨️ and we are open till 7pm today! Come get your holiday shopping done and support small and local!